Climbing deaths: Trust avoids fine
The Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits Centre has escaped a fine for the tragedy on Paritutu Rock last year, but will still pay out $72,000 in reparations to families of victims and survivors.
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Japanese student lost in Kaimai Ranges overnight
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Missing backpacker found alive
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Hunters rescued in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
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Search underway for missing man in Waikato
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Injured need sideline support
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Injured hunter found after night on South Island mountain
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Man may have died near end of trek
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Human remains found in tramper search
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Search resumes for missing Karamea tramper
Search teams have today resumed their hunt for Karamea tramper Andrew Ross White, who is feared missing on the Heaphy Track.
Searchers follow up reports of tramper sighting
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Waikato teen found 'safe and well'
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Missing tramper last seen entering Heaphy Track
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Whales, birds and buoy but no Nina
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New search for long-lost schooner
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Range unremarkable as danger zone
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